Level 4 Diploma in Food Safety Management
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HiQual UK delivers the Level 4 Diploma in Food Safety Management program, designed for senior supervisors, managers, and compliance officers responsible for food safety across catering, retail, and manufacturing environments. It emphasizes advanced microbiology, HACCP leadership, auditing, and crisis management. Participants will gain the competence to design, implement, and manage food safety systems, lead teams, and ensure full compliance with international standards and legislation.
Qualification Details
| Qualification Title | Level 4 Diploma in Food Safety Management |
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| Total Credits | 140 |
| Guided Learning Hours | 560 |
| Qualification Time | 1400 |
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Food Safety Legislation and Compliance In‑depth study of UK/EU and international food safety laws, enforcement, and corporate responsibilities.
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Advanced Microbiological Hazards Pathogen control, emerging microbial risks, and advanced detection methods.
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HACCP Implementation and Management Designing, managing, and auditing HACCP systems across complex operations.
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Food Safety Culture and Leadership Building a culture of safety, leadership strategies, and organizational accountability.
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Food Safety Risk Assessment and Management Advanced risk analysis, mitigation strategies, and decision‑making frameworks.
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Auditing and Inspection Internal and external audit processes, inspection readiness, and corrective action planning.
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Food Safety Management Systems Integration of ISO 22000, BRCGS, and Codex standards into organizational systems.
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Allergen Management and Control Advanced allergen risk assessment, labeling compliance, and cross‑contact prevention.
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Incident Investigation and Crisis Management Root cause analysis, recall procedures, and crisis communication strategies.
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Emerging Issues in Food Safety Global food safety challenges, sustainability, fraud prevention, and new regulatory trends.
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Builds competence in managing and auditing food safety systems
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Enhances compliance with Codex, HACCP, ISO 22000, and UK/EU legislation
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Strengthens leadership skills in food safety culture and risk management
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Provides tools for audit‑readiness, crisis management, and emerging risk control
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Offers recognized certification to support senior management and consultancy careers in food safety
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Senior supervisors and managers in catering, retail, and manufacturing
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Quality assurance and compliance officers
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Food safety auditors and consultants
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Professionals progressing from Level 3 food safety or HACCP qualifications
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Assessment Type: Written exam + case study + management project
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Format: MCQs, essay‑style questions, and applied food safety system design
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Total Questions: 80 theory + 1 case study + 1 project submission
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Passing Score: 70%
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Duration: 5 days (35–40 hours total)
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Certification: Level 4 Diploma in Food Safety Management (FSMD)
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